SHRINE NEWS - Ararat Shrine Temple

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

Volume 77 july 2012 Number 7 

Needle Guild 

BY JERRI DOWDY 

A 

Big Thank You goes to the Blue Springs Shrine Club, the Grandview Shrine Club, and the 

Transporters for their donations. 

The last meeting in May was packing day. The ladies worked very hard after the last 

packing day in November and we were able to send 524 items to the Shriners Hospitals for Children. 

We sent quilts, Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, IV gowns, pillow cases, cloth bags, doo rags, 

shorts, pants, shirts and 86 tray favors. (see photos) 

We are once again in need of clean panty hose. We use them to stuff Raggedy Ann and Andy 

dolls. Helping with cutting the panty 

hose and stuffing the dolls is one of 

the things you can do, if you can’t 

sew. Bring your panty hose to the office 

or give them to a Needle Guild 

member. 

Needle Guild meets on the 2nd 

and 4th Tuesday of each month (except 

July, Aug. & Dec.) from 10:00 

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Bennett Auditorium. 

We also have a short business 

meeting, enjoy lunch, and visit. We 

hope to see you at Needle Guild this 

fall. If you would like more information, 

you may get in touch with our 

President, Elaine Graham at 816- 

524-0933. 

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Workers’ Appreciation Dinner 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 

Pote’s Notes ..........................................3 

event Calendar ......................................3 

Hospital News........................................4 

Divan meeting Notes .............................5 

Parade Schedule ...................................5 

membership matters ..............................6 

Ham 

Bash 

2012 

food & Wine ..........................................9 

bingo assignments ................................9 

temple meeting Notes .........................10 

CSSa information ................................12 

in memorium........................................17 

business listings .................................19

REGULAR MONTHLY 

MEETING NOTICES 

a r a r at S H r i N e 

5100 ararat Drive, Kansas City, missouri 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012 

~ aND ~ 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2012 

Meeting 7:30 PM • Regular Order of Business 

balloting on Petitions 

Visiting Nobles Welcome 

2012 Card Required • Wear Your Fez 

Dan Smothers Richard Floyd 

Recorder Illustrious Potentate 

Articles for AUGUST issue due by 

July 13, please! 

If they are not received by this date they 

will not be in the August Shrine News. 

shrinenews@araratshrine.com 

ARARAT 

SHRINE NEWS 

ararat Shrine News is published monthly by ararat Shrine temple, 

5100 ararat Drive, Kansas City, missouri 64129. 

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Advertising rates: Contact 816-923-1975 

Please send questions, comments or suggestions 

to the editor: Jim Kerns • jim.kerns@sbcglobal.net 

2012 DIVAN 

richard floyd ..........................illustrious Potentate 

Wayne Spencer ................................ Chief rabban 

maurice Camerlynck, jr. ............. assistant rabban 

Clarence Kirby, jr. ................High Priest & Prophet 

Steve johnson ................................. oriental guide 

michael allen ...........................................treasurer 

Dan Smothers...........................................recorder 

Nick baldi..........................first Ceremonial master 

randy berry.................Second Ceremonial master 

jim Waggoner, Sr. ......................................Director 

Henry mcDaniel, jr. ....................................marshal 

jerry grimes ..........................Captain of the guard 

butch Pugh ......................................... outer guard 

loyd gentry .............................................. Chaplain 

REPRESENTATIVES TO IMPERIAL COUNCIL 





REPRESENTATIVES TO THE 

CENTRAL STATES SHRINE ASSOCIATION 

richard floyd .......................... illustrious Potentate 




BOARD OF DIRECTORS 





Steve johnson ................................. oriental guide 

michael allen ...........................................treasurer 

Dan Smothers...........................................recorder 

DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTORS 

UNIFORMED UNITS 

Don Pittier, Sr..............................................Director 

rod guzman .............................. assistant Director 

Pete Hickman ............................. assistant Director 

ron Knold ................................... assistant Director 

bill lutman .................................. assistant Director 

Don Pittier, jr. ............................. assistant Director 

tim rechterman ......................... assistant Director 

jim runyan................................. assistant Director 

SHRINE CLUB DIRECTORS 

Charley Swafford ....................................... Director 

Vern Hilliard ................................ assistant Director 

tom burke .................................. assistant Director 

larry Potter ................................. assistant Director 

SHRINE CLUB AMBASSADORS 

lew Kitson ................................................. District i 

bud Higginbotham .................................... District ii 

Shaun robinson ...................................... District iii 

mike anderson .........................................District iV 

Curt Karnes ..............................................District V 

morris Carter ............................................District Vi 

ames “les” Stewart ................................District Vii 

gail brown .............................................District Viii 

UNIT DIRECTORS 

bill Dean, Sr. ................................................ararats 

Charlie Parker..............................................Clowns 

to be announced ............................. Concert band 

jerry mcClary ..................................Director’s Staff 

Paul Clampitt ......................... Drum & bugle Corps 

ian ramage .............................................. greeters 

jeff Quibell ...................................................guides 

Clayton riley ................................................Harem 

Curtis Wilson .................................legion of Honor 

Chris braley ........................................... mini indy’s 

jared Hargrave ................................ mini model t’s 

jim Kerns.............................................motor Corps 

to be announced ...............................motor escort 

jack everly .................................... mounted guard 

Charles “mick” owens .............................. ole Cars 

Hank Koontz ..................................... oriental band 

ron berg .......................................................Patrol 

gary mosby .................................... Pipes & Drums 

larry teters ........................................ Sandbuggies 

Dave ireland .................................................trykes 

ARARAT SHRINE BUSINESS OFFICE 

jerrie bailey, office manager 

Sharon Elam • Linda Hickman 

Phone: 816/923-1975 • Fax: 816/923-6743 

email: businessoffice@araratshrine.com 

office Hours: 10am to 6pm, mon.-fri. 

ARARAT CLUB 

Wayne Spencer, interim general manager 

Phone: 816/923-1995 Fax: 816/923-2610 

email: events@araratshrine.com 

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Pote’s Notes! 

BY RICHARD FLOYD 

Big congratulations go to our newspaper staff for the outstanding production 

of our monthly newspaper. Many hours go into the production 

of our monthly newspaper and recently we submitted copies for 

consideration for the Dromedary Awards. Not to my surprise, we received 

an Honorable Mention for 2012. To put it into perspective, only 3 Honorable 

Mentions were given for Newspapers/Newsletters for Shrine publications in Shriners International. 

Thanks for all the work and time spent putting a quality communication tool out to all our 

membership, GREAT JOB. 

I can’t say enough about our Spring Ceremonial, everything turned out first class. I find the 

new nobles are getting involved already. The more you get involved in the Shriners organization 

the more you will get out of it. “Tomorrow is Now.” Please don’t wait to check out the many opportunities 

and friends this organization has to offer. 

Fraternally, 

Richard Floyd 

Potentate, Ararat Shrine, 2012 

Enjoy dinner in the Ararat 

Club before your meetings! 

JULY/aUgUst EVENt CaLENDaR 

July 1-5 ....................................................................... Imperial Session, Charlotte, N.C. 

July 4 ............................................................................................... Sugar Creek Parade 

July 11 ....................................................................................................Temple Meeting 

July 14 .....................................................................................................Hillbilly Degree 

July 15 ......................................................................................Run for the Roses Picnic 

July 21 .............................................................................................................The Event 

July 28 ....................................................................................................Patrol Steak Fry 

August 3 .......................................................................................... CSSA Kick Off Party 

August 4 ............................................................................................ Mixed Martial Arts 

August 9-12 ............................................................................... CSSA, Cedar Rapids, IA 

August 15 ..............................................................................................Temple Meeting 

August 18 ...............................................................................................Parkville Parade 

August 25 ............................................................................................ Lexington Parade 

August 25 ................................................................................................................ Luau 

ararat Wings of Mercy 

golf tournament 

The Wings of Mercy Golf Committee would like to thank all Players, 

Event Sponsors, Hole Sponsors, and members of the Hospital Committee, 

Transporters, Cooking Team and Provost for helping make this 

year’s tournament a success. 

The Event Sponsors were: Vance Brothers, Dave Rushton, Diamond 

Muffler, Auto Glass & Tint Shop, Divan, Greeters, Patrol and Harem. 

We had 18 Hole Sponsors. Many thanks to the units and clubs that 

stepped up and helped by being a Hole Sponsor. 

The committee also wants to thank all the teams that donated their winnings back to help the 

Kids. Once again Don Weaver bought the bat. Thanks Don. Thanks Nick Swartz for donating the 

bat. As stated at the tournament, you will be getting your garment bags and when they are done 

we will advise. 

A special thank you to everyone who sent in a donation to help support the Golf Tournament. 

Congratulations to the following winners of our drawing: First Place - Wilbert Dill; Second Place 

– Robert Gage; and Third Place – Marie McDaniel. 

Thanks for all your support for the kids, and we will see you next year. 

Mike DeGraff 

Tournament Chairman 

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For the month of May the following Nobles have sponsored children into the Shrine Hospitals. 

If your name has never appeared in this column, consider getting involved. It will not only 

change your life, but will be a life changing experience for a child and his family. 

Hospital Van Drivers 

If you are a member of Ararat Shrine you are encouraged to call the Hospital Transportation 

Office (816) 923-5429 or (816) 923-1319 and become one of those men who transport 

our children to the St. Louis Hospital. This will be one of the most rewarding activities you 

will ever experience. 

We encourage every man in Ararat to become a driver. It will require you to go to your 

State Driver’s License Office and obtain a copy of your driving record. As a matter of fact, 

all drivers need to bring their records up to date in this manner. 

A big Thank You to the following Nobles who have driven the Hospital Van in the 

month of April! 

Ed Stowell 

Bud Higginbotham 

Larry Davis P.P. 

Ed Aylward 

Marvin Cass 

Steve Hanchette 

Dennis Lindsay 

Arnold Parker 

William Rosanbalm 

Bob Markle 

Ed McCarty 

Ken Nelson 

Howard Silvers 

Ames Stewart 

Ed Stowell 

Call Me for Special Rates for Shriners! 

SUPERIOR TREE SERVICES 

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE 

Hospital Chairman ..................................................................................................... Ed Stowell 

Assistant Hospital Chairman ..................................................................................Bert Torrey 

Are YOU prepared? 

Ground Transportation Coordinator & Office Manager ................................Jim Vaughan 

CALLUS! 

Public Relations & Health Fairs ..................................................................................... (Open) 

Commercial Airline Scheduler Cincinnati & Galveston ........................ Dave McLaughlin 

Commercial Airline Scheduler Chicago & Philadelphia...................................Bert Torrey 

Speakers Bureau Chairman ...........................................................Maurice Camerlynck, Jr. 

Patient Coordinator & Data Base Manager ........................................................Lee Brown 

Patient Scheduling & Van Drivers ........................................ Doug Urie, Steve Hanchette, 

Ken Nelson, Curtis Wilson 

Patient Scheduling, Interpreter & Data Base Manager...............................Jose Esteban 

Program Presenter & Public Relations .............................. Michael Avery, Pete Hickman 

Southern Jurisdiction & Public Relations ................................................................... (Open) 

Eastern Jurisdiction & Public Relations .......................Thomas Thurman, Russ Cooksey 

Southeast Jurisdiction & Health Fair Consultant ............................................Marvin Cass 

Spring is coming and so are the storms. 

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* Tree and Stump Removal 

* Any Bobcat orBucket Truck (65 ft) Work 

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Northern Jurisdiction & Public Relations ................................................................... (Open) 

Maintenance Van ............................................................................................. Howard Silvers 

TELEMEdICInE COMMITTEE 

Telemedicine Facilitator .................................................. Steve Hanchette, Vernon Phillips 

Technicians .......................................................Jim Vaughan, Pete Hickman, Marvin Cass 

Technician & Interpreter ....................................................................................Jose Esteban 

TELEMEdICInE MEdICAL PErSOnnEL 

Telemedicine Nurses .............................. Christy Salisbury NP CD, Mary Ellen Kranz RN, 

Carol Surber RN, Velma Simmems RN 

Burn TEAM COMMITTEE 

Chairman ..................................................................................................................... Ed Stowell 

Burn Team ...................................................................................Lowell Harmon, Ernie Taylor, 

Lee Brown, Steven Hanchette 

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TRUCKS/BOATS/RVs 

News from Cincinnati 

“If I had a million dollars and 

I could go anywhere, I’d come here.” 

“We always knew we would adopt a child,” 

said Jill Dender. So, after her their last biological 

child was born, Jill and her husband John 

began looking at adoption agencies. After a 

year and a half, their search ended and they 

adopted a little girl with special needs from 

China. 

Hannah, with a severe cleft lip and palate, was 

given up for adoption when she was just five 

months old. The Denders did not know how 

extensive Hannah’s problems were until they 

met her at the orphanage. “Her palate is very 

wide and open to her nasal cavity,” said Jill, “often 

times causing food put in her mouth to come out her nose. We were shocked at 

the extent of malformation as most children do not survive a cleft this severe. Constantly, 

her cleft makes it difficult to eat, drink, breathe and speak properly.” 

After returning to the United States, they were shocked and devastated to learn that 

insurance coverage was being denied, basically due to Hannah’s disability and the 

fact that she was adopted. “We knew she needed surgery immediately,” said Jill, but 

they had no idea how they could pay for the surgery without going into extreme and 

long-term debt. 

A friend mentioned Shriners Hospitals for Children ® – Cincinnati, known for their expert 

pediatric specialty care, so Jill picked up the phone and placed the call. She will 

never forget the words she heard next, “We can help you.” After speaking with Mike 

White, the RN care coordinator at the Cincinnati hospital, Jill knew she had reached 

the right place and Hannah’s condition would be treated. “Relief flooded my body” 

said Jill. 

Almost a year ago, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Cincinnati received national distinction 

when approved as a Cleft Lip and Palate Team. This designation placed the 

doctors at the Cincinnati hospital among select groups with comprehensive services 

that meet the Standards for Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams. 

“We are so impressed with Dr. Gordon and all of the physicians at the Cincinnati 

hospital. The nurses are incredible and you can see that everyone is happy to be here. 

God told us to adopt Hannah and God has used the Shriners to take care of us. We 

are so thankful to everyone at the Cincinnati hospital” she said. 

If you know a child we can help, please call: 

Burn Services 

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– Jill Dender 

Conditions Treated at 

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• Congenital ear deformities 

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• Cleft lip and palate 

• Brachial plexus injuries 

(nerve damage affecting upper extremities) 

• Congenital hand malformations 

• Gynecomastia 

(abnormal breast development in teenage boys) 

• Congenital breast deformities 

• Hidradenitis (chronic sweat gland disorder) 

• Post trauma deformities 

(treadmill injuries, dog bites, lawnmower accidents) 

COMPLEX WOUND & SKIN 

CONDITIONS 

• Purpura Fulminans 

• Necrotizing skin infections & 

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• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 

• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis 

• Port wine stains 

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Divan Meeting Notes 

BY STEVE DOWDY 

The June, 2012, Divan Meeting was held on 

Monday, June 11, 2012, in the Divan Office 

at Ararat Shrine. It was called to order 

at 7:09 p.m. by Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd. 

Chaplain Loyd Gentry gave the invocation. 

Confirmation of our attendance at the 2012 

Imperial Session should have been delivered today. 

Ararat will not have a Hospitality Room at 

Imperial. The cost is prohibitive. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer had no formal 

report on restaurant finances. Joyce Brim is 

doing a good job in booking outside events. The 

entire staff seems to be quite happy. 

Noble Spencer also said that the 2012 Circus 

is going well. About $35,000 has been collected 

so far. He said that new Noble Matt Terryberry 

and his wife are competing with each other 

to be the best money raiser. 

Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck said 


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that he had no updates. 

High Priest and Prophet Kirby talked about 

Vidalia Onion Sales, but final results are still not 

in. He still has a few onions. Any onions that are 

finally Dleft DO over will ON be donated NAT to a food pantry. ATE E C A R S ! 

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the Ararat Gun Show. Approximately 850 visitors 

looked at 113 tables, making it a successful 

Gun Show. 

Noble Steve also reported that the Wings of 

Mercy Golf Tournament went well. A lot of the 

monetary prizes were donated back to the Wings 

Recorder Dan Smothers said that he had 

only two requests for Remission of Dues. He 

recommended approval of one, but said that the 

second needed more study. He also said that a 

few Ararat Nobles are not current with their Blue 

Lodge dues. Noble Maurice moved that we support 

the Blue Lodges by suspending Shriners until 

their Blue Lodge dues are brought up to date. 

First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi received 

a compliment from the Illustrious Sir on 

the recent Ceremonial. Bingo attendance drops 

when the big pot goes away, and is currently running 

about 90 + players per week. 

Treasurer Mike Allen discussed Temple finances, 

but disclosed nothing new. 

At this point, prior commitments required 

me to leave the meeting. 

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DATE LINE-UP TIME / PARADE TIME LOCATION 

July 4 ............................. 10:00 am / 11:00 am ...................(Volunteer) Sugar Creek 

August 9-12 …………………… ............................. Central States, Cedar Rapids, IA 

August 18 ....................... 9:00 am / 10:00 am .............................................Parkville 

August 25 ........................12 SAME SAME DAY-FREE noon DAY-FREE / 1:00 PICK PICK pm UP ........................................... UP• • Still Still TAX DEDUCTIBLE 

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September 15-16 .......................................................... Swap Meet, Lee’s Summit 

September 29 ................. American 9:00 am Children’s / Children’s 10:00 am Society, ............ Society, American Inc. Inc. Kansas Royal, City, Kansas MO 

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October 20 ..................................................... Festival of Champions, Warrensburg 

October 26-27 .................................................Pub Crawl & Fall Ceremonial, Ararat 

November 15-18 ........................................................Circus, Municipal Auditorium 

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The Recorder’s Corner 

BY DAN SMOTHERS 

I 

had the pleasure this past weekend to attend the 93rd Annual meeting 

of DeMolay International in Louisville, Kentucky as an active member 

of the Supreme Council. The reason I bring this up is, you never know 

who you will have an opportunity to talk to about the Shrine and the 

great fraternity that we are all a part of. While I was sitting in the meeting 

on Saturday I had over an hour of casual conversation with none other than the Imperial Potentate 

of Shriners International, Mike Severe from El Jebel Shriners in Denver, Colorado. We just sat and 

talked about DeMolay and the Shriners connections going back over 90 years and how the two 

organizations kind of run together. Mike and I are both Senior DeMolays so we had fun talking. I 

bring this up because we are so fortunate at Ararat Temple to support a DeMolay Chapter in honor 

of the founder of DeMolay, Dad Frank S. Land. Dad Land was Potentate of Ararat Shrine Temple 

in 1931 and also served as Imperial Potentate of the Shrine in 1954-1955. Also, in attendance was 

Jack Jones, Imperial Recorder and Chris Smith, Imperial Oriental Guide. 

When you have the opportunity to attend an event such as this or any National meeting just be 

yourself, because all of the brothers that you will be talking to will be as proud of the fraternity as 

you are, but you can be doubly proud to know that you are a member Ararat Shriners, the greatest 

temple in Shrinedom! 

Fraternally, 

Yours in the faith, 

Dan Smothers, Recorder 

www.araratshrine.com ARARAT SHRINE NEWS | 5

Membership 

Matters 

BY ROD MCGRATH 

Hello all you super Shriners! What a 

lovely time it is to be a Shriner! July has 

a whole lot of fun planned! The Sugar 

Creek parade is one of the best each year. We’ve 

got a Hillbilly Degree, Steak Fry and a Run for 

the Roses! If you’re a new Noble and would 

like to attend an event please do. All Shriner’s 

and their ladies can attend the Hillbilly Degree. 

It’s a lot of fun and something you both can enjoy. 

The last Greeter’s event I went to was their 

fish fry, it was off the hook! The Greeters never 

do anything unless it’s first class, so 

the “Run for the Roses” I’m sure, 

will be a must attend event. Be sure 

to make reservations for the Patrol 

Steak Fry, it will be a huge event 

and incredible time. 

I’m often asked by newer 

Nobles if they can bring friends 

to Shrine events. The answer is 

YES! This is your Temple now 

and you should share it with your 

friends and family. The only time 

it’s a member’s only meeting is the 

monthly stated meeting. So share 

the fun and fellowship. 

I can now announce that Ararat 

will again host another Masonic Unity 

Evening, October 17 th . We already have a 

commitment from the Deputy Grand Master 

David Ramsey, who should be Grand Master 

in October, to attend. We hope to include the 

York Rite and Scottish Rite for presentations as 

Membership 

Totals 

AS OF 2012 

6/21/12 YTD 

Creations 3 77 

affiliations 0 2 

restorations 6 30 

associates 0 0 

associates Dropped 0 0 

Deceased 9 62 

Demitted 1 9 

Suspended 0 0 

resigned 0 0 

total gain (loss) -1 +38 

Total Membership = 3,217 

as of June 21, 2012 

Ararat Membership as of 

January 1, 2012 = 3,179 

well. We’ll again serve food and encourage all 

Masons, their ladies and friends to attend. This 

is an opportunity for us to inform the public 

what we do and share in our fun. It certainly 

wouldn’t be a complete evening if we didn’t 

have our very own Arch Production! If you 

missed the last one, then you will not want to 

miss this one. Let’s make it an awesome evening. 

For anyone who brought in a Legacy candidate 

in our Spring Ceremonial, you can get 

your pin by signing in to www. 

ShrinersVillage.com, go to the 

membership page and click on the 

“Legacy Program” drop down and 

fill it out. If you have not been to 

this website before you will need to 

create an account. This is the best 

website, other than our own www. 

AraratShrine.com that you can go 

to learn all things Shrine. If you encounter 

any concerns you may call 

me and I’ll help you. 

You should also get signed up 

for our “Morning Buzz” weekly 

email. You can do this by going to 

www.AraratShrine.com and sign 

up. This is a sure fire way to be informed of 

anything going on at Ararat. It’s an absolute 

must if you want to be informed. 

www.BeaShrinerNow,com is a website 

you can send prospective members to when 

they want to know more about becoming a 

New 

Nobles! 

Congratulations to the 

following New Nobles 

who were created at the 

Cold Sands Ceremony before the 

Temple Meeting on 

June 13, 2012… 

Donald E. Hill 

Vernon A. Kimm 

Virgil R. Lingrel 

Shriner. It’s a super way of 

communicate the message of 

Freemasonry and the Shrine. 

Let’s keep the momentum 

going and create many new 

Shriners this fall! 

Rod McGrath 

Ararat Shrine 

Membership Chairman 

816-651-7636 

Rmcgrath@kc.rr.com 

www.BeaShrinerNow.com 

www.ShrinersVillage.com 

Show pride in your legacy. 

For many men, being a Shriner is a family tradition. From 

one generation to the next, Shriners have enjoyed a 

unique brotherhood and shared in an important mission. 

The Shriners Legacy Program is a way to show your pride 

in being a Shriner and to celebrate your part in the special 

brotherhood that comes from membership. 

The Shriners Legacy Program is open to any male family 

member* related to a Shriner, including: 

• Fathers • Grandfathers • Brothers • Uncles 

• Sons • Grandsons • Nephews • In-laws 

Be a part of special Legacy events. 

Temples will be encouraged to host Legacy nights to 

honor members of the program. Legacy members in all 

generations will be invited to participate in a variety of 

fun events and activities with their family members and 

fellow nobles. 

Wear your Legacy pin with pride. 

To show our gratitude for you and your 

family continuing the Shriners legacy, 

Shriners International has designed 

an elegant gold pin that showcases 

your pride in your Shriners heritage. 

The Shriners Shriners Legacy pin will become become 

available in two phases. 

* If your family member is a deceased Shriner you will still be eligible to be part of the program. 

† Contributions are for the benefit of membership development of Shriners International and are not tax deductible. 

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Membership starts here. 

Phase 1 – New Members 

Shriners International will provide new members of the 

fraternity with complimentary Legacy Program pins if 

they meet the following criteria: 

• The member must have joined after October 17, 2011. 

• He must also be a part of a Shriners legacy, meaning that 

one or more of his relatives (either living or deceased) 

is/was a Shriner. 

New members will also need to fill out a Legacy 

Program application at www.shrinersvillage.com. Upon 

review and acceptance of the application he will receive 

a complimentary pin for himself, and a pin for up to two 

additional Shriners Legacy family members who have 

signed his petition. 

Phase 2 – Existing Legacies 

Beginning January 1, 2012 the Legacy Program Pin will 

become available to current Shriners who are part of a legacy 

for a $5 contribution † . While all Shriner family members 

may purchase a pin, each member must fill out a separate 

application at www.shrinersvillage.com. The application for 

current members will be available online January 1, 2012. 

Shriners International appreciates your role in 

building and continuing its legacy. For more 

information about the Shriners Legacy Program 

please visit www.shrinersvillage.com 

6 | ARARAT SHRINE NEWS JULY 2012 

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Corner 

BY LOYD R. GENTRY 

When we were last together I was bemoaning the disappearance of the Golden Rule from 

many of our lives. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” If we were committed 

to living these words on a day-to-day basis I’m convinced we would be better people, make those 

around us happier, and make the community in which we live a better place for all. 

With this in mind, let’s take a look at some practical tips for living the Golden Rule in our 

daily lives: 

• Practice empathy. Make it a habit to try to place yourself in the shoes of another person. 

Really try to understand what it is like to be them, what they are going through, and why they do 

what they do. 

• Listen to others. We all want to talk. Very few of us want to listen. And yet, we all want to 

be listened to. Take the time to actually listen to another. It will take you a long way in helping 

you to understand them. 

• Be less critical. We all have a tendency to criticize others, whether it be people we know or 

don’t know. We need to ask ourselves if we would like to be criticized as we criticize others. The 

answer is almost always “no.” So, hold back your criticism, replacing your negativism with more 

positive thoughts. 

• Don’t control others. We don’t like the attitude of “my way or the highway” in others, so 

why would we adopt it for our own lives? When you get the urge to control put yourself in that 

person’s shoes. We like our space and freedom. Others do as well. 

• Rise above retaliation. We have a tendency to strike back when we’re treated badly. This 

is natural. We need to resist that urge. The Golden Rule isn’t about retaliation. It’s about treating 

others well, despite how they treat us. 

• Post a reminder. The Golden Rule makes a great mantra and a great poster. Place these 

words in a place where you can see them throughout the day, putting them to good use. You’ll be 

surprised at the number of opportunities you will have to use it. The world might not change, but 

you will, “The rule of treating others as we want to be treated will ultimately lead to our own 

happiness. When we treat others with respect, kindness, and compassion we cannot help but 

feel better about ourselves.” 

A wise physician once said, “I have been practicing medicine for thirty years, and I have 

prescribed many things. But in the long run, I have learned that for most of what ails the human 

creature, the best medicine is patient understanding of another’s problems,” When someone asked 

him, “What if it doesn’t work?” he replied, “Double the dose.” 

Can you imagine how our lives and our fraternity would be if we each were to take a “double 

dose” of the Golden Rule? Is it worth a try? 

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ARARAT SHRINE NEWS | 7

Nobody Told Me! 


Once upon a time, in a galaxy far away 

and long ago, I started writing a series 

of articles intended for recently created 

Nobles. Since we had such a great Ceremonial 

in May, we’ve got a lot of new Nobles that 

haven’t been told everything, yet. 

This column is intended to help those 

guys, and many others, that don’t know everything 

about this great organization, don’t understand 

why it is great, how it works, what we do, 

when we do it, where we do it, or how we do it. 

Today, we’ll cover the organization of 

our temple’s leadership. The leadership cadre 

of the local Shrine organization is a group of 

about fourteen Nobles, who have committed 

themselves to a lot of work on behalf of the 

temple. Actually, only seven are part of a “progressive” 

line; the others do not “move up” at 

the new year. The elected line includes the Potentate, 

Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, High 

Priest & Prophet, Oriental Guide, Treasurer 

and Recorder. The Treasurer and Recorder 

do not move up at the end of the year, and, 

of course, the Potentate moves to the position 

of Past Potentate. Five others, the 1st and 2nd 

Ceremonial Master, Marshal, Captain of the 

Guard, and the Outer Guard, are appointed 

to one-year terms in their respective offices. 

They do not progress to the next higher office 

each year when a new Potentate is installed. 

They are frequently reappointed by the incoming 

Potentate. The Director and Chaplain are 

also appointed for an indefinite term, and do 

not move up. 

The top five members of the Divan, the Potentate, 

Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, High 

Priest and Prophet, and Oriental Guide, are 

elected each year at the Annual Meeting of the 

temple. As a general rule, the advancement is 

pretty nearly automatic, although the Nobility 

could replace any one of them through the elective 

process. In practice, it is very difficult to 

convince the nobility to reject a Noble that has 

spent many years in leadership of the Shrine, 

although others have been known to run against 

a Divan member for a position. The top seven 

members of the Divan, including the Treasurer 

and Recorder, constitute the Temple’s Board of 

Directors in accordance with the bylaws of the 

Imperial Council. The Potentate serves as the 

equivalent of Chairman of the Board. 

Three members of the progressive Divan 

are appointed by the Potentate each year. 

Those three are the First Ceremonial Master, 

the Second Ceremonial Master, and the Marshal. 

The Captain of the Guard and the Outer 

Guard are also appointed by the incoming 

Potentate, but do not automatically advance 

to the next higher position with the new year. 

The incoming Potentate always appoints one 

new member of the Divan, the Marshal, each 

year. He may also appoint a Noble to replace 

any other member of the appointive Divan for 

any reason, or for no reason. The power to 

appoint the lower five members of the Divan 

rests solely with the Potentate. 

Of the non-progressive Divan, the Recorder 

and Treasurer are elected each year 

by the Nobility at the Annual Meeting. Any 

Noble in good standing may run against an incumbent 

in these offices at his own volition. 

The Director and Chaplain are appointed by 

the Potentate, and he alone is responsible for 

the appointment. 

The Divan operates much like the managerial 

line of any other organization. Financial 

matters are under the watchful eye of the 

“Board of Directors,” which is defined by the 

Imperial By-laws as the elected Divan officers: 

Potentate, Chief Rabban, Assistant Rabban, 

High Priest & Prophet, Oriental Guide, 

Treasurer, and Recorder. The Potentate is the 

CEO of Ararat. He makes the decisions, but 

he depends on the other Divan members for 

guidance and counsel. He also delegates tasks, 

responsibility and authority to other Divan 

members, and sometimes to ordinary Nobles. 

He is the one who must give permission for 

everything that happens under the name or 

symbols of Ararat Shrine. 

The Annual Ararat Shrine Circus is delegated 

to the Chief Rabban, who, in turn, 

delegates tasks to others to make the Circus a 

success. It is only fitting that the Chief Rabban 

be in charge here, because the proceeds of the 

Circus make up a good portion of the budget 

for his year as Potentate. 

The Assistant Rabban is in charge of the 

Auto Swap Meets. He, too, calls on many of 

us, Divan and Nobility alike, to make them a 

success. The Swap Meets are also a very important 

part of the annual operating budget for 

Ararat Shrine. 

In the absence of a Chaplain, the High 

Priest and Prophet is in charge of the spiritual 

well-being of the temple. The Oriental Guide 

is responsible for tending at the altar and overseeing 

the ballot box during voting on petitions 

and at elections. The Treasurer watches 

over the finances of our temple including our 

operating funds, investments, and our reserved 

and committed funds. 

The Recorder oversees all of the fraternal 

aspects of our temple. He is also responsible 

for accounting for the receipts and disbursements 

of the temple and for filing the many 

reports that are required. 

The First and Second Ceremonial Masters 

are in charge of the planning and execution 

of our ceremonials, where new Nobles are 

created and introduced to the mysteries and 

wonders of the Shrine. The Director directs 

the activities of Ararat Temple and is in charge 

of the Second Section of Ceremonials. The 

Marshal is the escort for visitors, “marshals” 

the Divan and the Nobility into the right place 

at the appropriate times, and conducts visiting 

nobles and those wishing to address the 

Nobility to the Potentate. 

The Captain of the Guard tends the Inner 

Door during tiled meetings while the Outer 

Guard acts as a Tyler at the Outer Door. The 

Chaplain is the spiritual leader and counselor 

for the temple. He offers prayer, helps us remember 

the departed, and keeps us on the moral 

path. In essence, he watches over all of us. 

Most of the Divan members serve as Liaison 

officers to several Units and Clubs, and 

all of them are responsible for “other duties as 

assigned.” Each of them is required to always 

hold the best interests of Ararat and the Shrine 

uppermost in their actions and decisions. 

The Divan is a group of Nobles, who 

work tirelessly for the good of the Temple, and 

they do it all for the love of the Shrine. They 

are not paid, nor do they get an expense account. 

Occasionally, they get a free meal from 

a Unit or Club, and sometimes, when they are 

required to go to a conference, the Imperial 

Shrine pays part of the tab. Sometimes. but 

not often, the Temple pays a part of the Nobles 

travel expenses. On the other hand, the Noble 

pays for travel, lodging, meals, and all of the 

dresses for his Lady. 

All in all, the Divan is a group of Nobles 

that give up eight years and a pocketful 

of money to the benefit of Ararat. They do it 

for free, because they love the Shrine, and because 

they are willing to shoulder an immense 

responsibility. They are your friends. 

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Must Come Down 

Newton’s law of gravity 

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Shriners. if you have any gold or 

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I 

suspect that each 

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least one representative 

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snobs are just one 

of a large group 

of generic snobs, sharing the world with carsnobs, 

restaurant-snobs, and perhaps sportssnobs. 

Snobs of all types become that way 

when they know a little, but not enough. For 

instance, one may learn that wines from Country 

A and Country B are pretty good, so they 

refuse to taste a wine from Country C. 

To avoid becoming a wine snob, you 

should simply keep an open mind. Real wine 

lovers are aware that they will never know all 

there is to know, and there will always be new 

discoveries. Real wine lovers are always ready 

to change their mind, and they drink wine because 

they love it not because it’s smart. 

We have several magazines and web sites 

that are more than happy to tell you which 

wine is better than which other wine. They 

suggest that a wine rated 94, on their scale, 

is Business noticeably Brokerage better Services than a wine rated 91. But 

remember, the critics that assign such ratings 

have tasted a large number, perhaps as many 

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the wines that stand out from the crowd. Frequently, 

the higher scoring wines will have a 

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You will not be drinking your wine in this 

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flavor is not Insurance what you will enjoy with your pasta 

or chicken. Take some time to read the notes 

that go with the ratings, Words like “subtle” 

and “balanced” Roofing can provide a better guide to 

wines that you will enjoy drinking, Perhaps a 

wine with a rating of 85 for a balanced wine 

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wine rated 99 by the half-mouthful. Like most 

things in the world of wine, use the experts as 

guides, not dictators. 

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BINGO ASSIGNMENTS 

The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist 

in helping the Bingo Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of May, June 

and July 2010. 

Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your 

scheduled night. Directors or Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, 

please contact the Temple Director, Tom Burke at 816-810-8216 so that he can find 

a replacement for your unit or club. 


MAY 

May 6 – Mounted Guard 

May 13 – Liberty 

Shrine Club 

July 5 -.....................................Houn Dawg S.C. 

July 12 -...................................................Guides 

July 19 -................................................ Greeters 

July 26 - ................................. Potentate’s Aides 

JUNE 

June 3 – Mini Indy’s 

June 10 – Northland 


BiNgo assigNMENts 

The following list of units and clubs are scheduled to furnish 3 members to assist in helping the Bingo 

Committee on Thursday evenings for the months of July, August and September 2012. 

Please report to Buck Johnson in Bennett Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. on your scheduled night. Directors or 

Presidents, if you are not able to fulfill the assignment, please contact the Temple Director, Jim Waggoner at 

816-520-9344 so that he can find a replacement for your unit or club. 

JULY 

July 1–Motor Corps 

July 8 – Cass County 


July 15 –Divan 

Northland 


News 

BY BOBBIE WHITE, PRESIDENT 

Hello Nobles and Ladies. If you are a 

Northlander we need YOU. We are a 

great bunch of guys with a WONDER- 

FUL wives group who meet once a month for 

good food and fellowship. 

On June 5th we had our regular meeting 

at the VFW in Claycomo (right there beside 

Stroud’s). We started the evening at 5:30 PM 

with a social hour and then at 6:30 PM had an 

excellent fried chicken dinner with mashed potatoes 

and cream gravy, green beans, plus several 

salads and dessert. Wow, what a feast! Next 

month please come on out, enjoy a meal with 

us and have some great fellowship. 

Prior to dinner President Bobbie White led 

us in prayer and then Noble Dave McLaughlin 

led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Due to 

a minor oops we didn’t have a drawing this 

month but the Ladies assured us we would have 

a drawing next month and they are pretty sure 

whoever wins will enjoy it immensely. Thanks 

Ladies for all your efforts. 

President White opened the meeting at 

7:15 PM. We were fortunate to have Noble Tom 

Burke sitting in with us as Ambassador as our 

own Ambassador was tied up at work. It was 

good to have you there Tom. And as always we 

welcomed our Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer. 

Thanks for being there Sir. 

We still seem to have some illness issues 

going around. Bert & Rogene had to head to 

Iowa for some family medical issues and a few 

others were out for the night. Norm it was good 

to see you and your lovely Lady again. 

We then had a very short business meeting. 

Our Secretary was still at work cracking 

down on the bad guys and several of our officers 

were missing, so no reports from them. 

We were then advised of an upcoming special 

event for Compass Lodge. On August 18, 

2012 they will be holding a special closed Installation 

of Officers / Fundraiser for their new 

building. There will be members of St. Mary’s 

Lodge of England, the United Grand Lodge of 

England, the Grand Lodge of Kansas present, 

and our own Most Worshipful Brother John 

Hess will serve as the Installing Master. The 

August 2 - .................................... Oriental Band 

August 9 - .............................................Ole Cars 

August 16 - ................................ Pipes & Drums 

August 23 - ..............................................Harem 

August 30 - ....................................Transporters 

installation will be followed by a three course 

catered English Festive Board to include appropriate 

spirits for the event. Contact any 

Compass member for a flyer regarding this very 

special event. 

Our Acting Ambassador Tom Burke then 

filled us in on upcoming events at the Temple 

including the fact there is always a need for help 

at Bingo on Thursday nights, and reminded us 

to please try and support each other’s functions. 

If you can attend another unit or club’s dinner 

or dance please do so. We have to take care of 

each other. 

Our Chief Rabban then gave us some 

information about the St Louis Hospital and 

shared some excellent information regarding 

the restaurant. He ended his portion of 

the meeting with a very special presentation. 

He presented Noble Howard Silvers with his 

Crown of Honor Jewels Number 108 through 

118. Way to go Howard. Thanks for your service 

Sir. 

We truly miss not seeing many of our old 

friends from the club. If you haven’t been to a 

meeting in a while come on back and see us. 

We miss your company and need you to keep 

our club active and functional. 

Noble President White also asks if you 

can please make it to the Temple Meetings and 

wear your Northland Shirt or Fez. 

Again, if you want some good food and 

want to meet some good people come on by our 

next meeting, July 3rd at the VFW in Claycomo. 

Come join us for dinner before the meeting 

and visit with old and new friends. Hope to see 

you there!!! 

Sept. 6 - .................................... Mounted Guard 

Sept. 13 - ........................................ Liberty S.C. 

Sept. 20 - .......................................Motor Escort 

Sept. 27 - .................................Legion of Honor 

Lafayette 

County Shrine 

Club 

BY RON ELLING, SCRIBE 

The Lafayette County Shrine Club met 

June 14 at the Victorian Peddlar in Lexington 

for a delicious meal of prime rib or 

chicken salad sandwiches with tossed salad and 

dessert. There were 25 Lafayette County Shriners 

and ladies present for the meal. President 

Delmar Dothage welcomed Ambassador Curt 

Karnes and his Lady Susan, Assistant Director 

of Uniformed Units Tim Rechterman and his 

Lady Linda, and Liaison Henry McDaniel, Jr., 

and his Lady Christine. 

President Dothage presided at the meeting. 

W.N. Gray read the minutes of the May 

meeting. Bernie Miller gave the Treasurer’s 

Report. President Dothage reminded members 

of upcoming events. The club voted to donate 

$25 to the Nascar Mouse Event to be held June 

23. Names were given to six mice on the team. 

It was voted to go dark during July and August 

and begin meeting again in September. 

Kenny Nadler gave the hospital report 

about a child that will be going into the Shrine 

Hospital later in June and one that had surgery 

about 3 weeks ago in St. Louis. 

Alvin Kallenberger with the Richmond 

Shrine Club announced a Chili Cook-Off competition 

to be held July 28. He encouraged everyone 

to come. 

Ambassador Karnes reported on the good 

turnout for the Pub Crawl and the Spring Ceremonial. 

Registrations are due for CSSA on 

June 29. 

Liaison McDaniel announced the Gun 

Show was a success making approximately 

$1,800. The Ararat Temple Restaurant made 

$3,500 in May which is good news. He indicated 

the staff is really trying hard to make it 

a success. He also mentioned the new noble 

that recently joined at the Spring Ceremonial 

getting a $5,000 donation for the circus. He 

presented Crown Jewel awards to Delmar Dothage, 

Bernie Miller and Tim Rechterman, and 

to Ken Sisemore and Ernie Wills who were unable 

to attend. 

It was an enjoyable evening.

June Temple Meeting Notes 

BY STEVE DOWDY, PHOTOS BY CLAYTON RILEY 

Illustrious Sir Richard Floyd called the June, 2012, meeting to order at 7:35 PM, June 13, 2012 in 

the Frank S. Land Ballroom. 

Assistant Rabban Maurice Camerlynck informed the Captain of the Guard that the Potentate 

was about to open Ararat Temple for business, who, in turn, informed the Outer Guard. 

Captain of the Guard Jerry Grimes reported that our Temple was under a double and trusty 

guard. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer looked around and informed the Potentate that our Temple was 

free from jeopardy as there were none present save members of our order. The Potentate replied 

that “It is well.” 

Oriental Guide Steve Johnson prepared the Altar. 

In the absence of Chaplain Loyd Gentry, High Priest and Prophet Clarence Kirby remembered 

our Nobles who had been visited by the Black Camel and gave the invocation. 

The Legion of Honor presented the colors. 

The assembled Nobles, led by the Chief Rabban, recited the Shrine Pledge of Allegiance. 

Noble Jacque Mote then led the assembled Nobles in singing the National Anthem. 

Recorder Dan Smothers did not read the Minutes of the April meeting, do to a previous motion 

waiving the reading of minutes for the entire term of Illustrious Sir Richard. 

Illustrious Sir Richard then read a very impressive letter from a Noble from Akdar Shrine, 

who had encountered car trouble on a Friday evening here in Kansas City. He couldn’t find a mechanic 

at that time on a Friday night, so, at about 7:00 pm, he called Ararat. Sharon Elam was still 

working, although her day supposedly ends at 6:00 pm, and she referred our Akdar Noble to Ararat 

Noble Dave. Noble Dave owns a tow truck service, and he could help. Lady Mary could help, too, 

and she did. She offered her car for the use of the visiting Noble. His travel trailer was hooked to 

a Noble’s vehicle, and towed. Noble Donnie and Lady Jordie told the formerly unlucky Noble to 

make camp in their back yard. A local car dealer said that he could fix the truck on Saturday, for a 

nominal fee that was way too high. Noble Dave and Noble Donnie fixed the truck in about an hour. 

Lady Jordie fixed dinner. The night was spent over a campfire in Noble Donnie’s back yard. On 

Saturday, a very pleased visiting Noble, now feeling very lucky and proud to be a Noble, began his 

trip home. He was happy. 

Illustrious Sir Richard presented Citations to Noble’s Donnie and Dave. The Potentate said 

“Nobles, that’s what we do.” Kinda makes you feel really proud to be a Noble, doesn’t it? 

Potentate Richard presented 1st Crown of Honor Jewels to several Nobles, and high-number 

jewels to a group of hard working Nobles, and to a number of Past Potentates. 

The 1st Crown of Honor Jewel recipients were: 

Ron Alm Troy Brooks Randall Dominique Michael Hill Don Myers Jeff Shrout 

Brian Ashmore Charles Buckley David Drake Mark Hoefer George Olson David Street 

Giuseppe Baldin James Calfee Armand Elms Ken Hollstrom David Page Larry Sweeny 

Don Beasley Everett Callaghan John Foster Luke Loucks Rod Pittsenbarger George 

Glenn Bellamy Don Coffman Ryland Foster George Mack Michael Pursell Underwood 

Norman Besheer Ernest Conner Don Fowler Richard McCrery Robert Schmidt Doug Walters 

Donnie Boles Mark Dobson James Gilpin Orbon McMillian Marvin Schreiner Jerry Wathen 

The high number recipients were: 

Wayne Cantwell ............... 390-414 Ed Pavlovich ............ 161-166 

Joe Klos ............................ 175-201 Duane Steele ............ 139-159 

Bill Lutman ..............................196 Jim McGuire ............ 117-146 

Mac McWilliams .............. 188-196 Don Shaw ................ 132-145 

Waco Dohn ....................... 164-182 Lee Brown ............... 122-143 

Past Potentates receiving Jewels were: 

Paul Black ..................................39 Ben Kenney .................... 141 

Dave Gordon ..............................58 B.J. Richardson ................. 42 

Fred Harle ............................. 20-23 Kevin Sleyster................... 54 

Certificates and Pins for 50 years of membership in Ararat were presented to Noble Franklin 

D. Ouderkirk, H. Dale Owings and John K. Trainer. Nobles Milo Barnhard, Jr., Howard L. Brown, 

Alfred S. Dixon, Edward Moody, William O. Nugent, George W. Olson, and Frank R. Stonner 

received 50 Year Pins and Certificates but were not present. 

Treasurer Mike Allen gave the Treasurer’s Report, which showed that we are still solvent, but 

certainly not well financed. 

The Restaurant Financial Report was exciting and encouraging, showing a PROFIT of $3500 

for the month ending May 31. That is much better than last year! 

Proposed changes to our Bylaws have been published in the Shrine News, and copies are 

available from the Temple office. A motion to approve these changes was presented by Illustrious 

Sir John Hay, P.P., and seconded by Noble Woody Woodward. The motion passed and the Bylaw 

changes were approved. 

No Visitors were registered. 

At least 15 newly created Nobles were present and recognized. 

The Pipes & Drums made a donation to the Hospital Committee. 

The Jackson County Shrine Club, Motor Corps, Directors Staff, Provost Club, and Amateur 

Radio Club made donations to the General Fund. 

The Amateur Radio Club also made a donation to the Hospital Transportation Fund. 

Noble Dave Gilbert made a donation to the Distressed Nobles Fund. 

The “Warsaw Truman Lodge Bunch” made a donation to the General Fund. 

The Greeters made a donation to the General Fund, but noted that the “check is in the mail.” 

The Patrol contributed to the General Fund, and also made a donation to help pay for the 

Ceremonial Breakfast. 

Chief Rabban Wayne Spencer reported that collections for the Circus are going great, and 

presented a Jacket and a gift card to Noble Don Shaw. 

Oriental Guide Steve Johnson reported that the Gun Show was successful. He thanked Nobles 

Gary Budzinski, Larry Riggs, and Mark Hoefer, and an un-named Divan Member, along with a lot 

of helpers that just came out to do whatever needed to be done. 

Wings of Mercy Golf Tournament Chairman Mike DeGraff told us that the Tournament was 

a success, and raised a lot of money. He thanked the Provost, the Cooking Team, and the Hospital 

Committee. Most of the cash prize winners donated their winnings back to the Hospital Committee. 

First Ceremonial Master Nick Baldi exclaimed “What a Ceremonial!!” He thanked everyone, 

marveled at how everything came together, and thanked everyone again. 

Noble Dick Newport spoke of the Potentate’s Golf Outing, which is only 3-1/2 months away. 

The event will be held at the Fred Arbanas Golf Course in Lee’s Summit. Remember, Ladies are 

welcome, and the public is welcome. 

High Priest & Prophet Clarence Kirby declared that the Onion project went great! Now, please 

send your money in to the office. 

Bingo Chairman Buck Johnson told us that Bingo is doing pretty good, even though the big 

pot was won, and attendance is down. The usual contribution of Bingo receipts was made to the 

General Fund. The players also donated $818.00 to the Hospital Transportation Fund. 

Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell told us that a young man with burns was transported from 

Children’s Mercy Hospital by air, but no further information is available. 

Membership Chairman Rod McGrath took the stage, thanked everyone for help at the great 

ceremonial. We will have another Masonic Unity Night on Wednesday, October 17. 

Parade Chairman Don Pittier spoke of a “pretty good” parade in Warsaw. Noble Don also 

reported that Noble Jim Runyan is improving in rehab. His birthday was June 25. 

The CSSA Kick-off Party will be August 3rd. CSSA will be August 9-11 in Cedar Rapids. 

Noble Harry Marshall won the 50/50 drawing and donated his winnings to the General Fund. 

High Priest & Prophet Kirby then gave the benediction. 

The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm. 

Nobles Don bowlen (left) and Dave bennefeld accept their Certificates of appreciation from ill. 

Sir richard for the help they gave to a fellow Noble from akdar Shrine. 


TOP CIRCUS SALESMEN 

(As of June 21, 2012) 

1. matt terryberry ........................................$5,040.00 

2. Wayne Spencer .......................................$3,640.00 

3. jim mcguire ............................................$3,051.51 

4. Don Shaw ................................................$2,438.00 

5. lloyd Newman .........................................$2,290.00 

6. Duane Steele ...........................................$1,670.00 

7. jimmie jones...........................................$1,500.00 

8. Curtis Wilson ...........................................$1,422.00 

9. Henry mcDaniel .......................................$1,340.00 

10. marvin Cleveland ................................... $1,229.85 

11. Kevin Sleyster P.P. ................................. $1,200.00 

12. Howard Silvers ...................................... $1,100.00 

13. john Kennedy........................................$1,046.95 

14. john johnson ........................................ $ 964.50 

15. al layton ................................................$ 860.73 

16. bob ridinger ..........................................$ 823.32 

17. Don Purtle..............................................$ 783.83 

18. lee brown .............................................$ 739.28 

19. Cleo Custis ............................................$ 689.95 

20. gabe buser ..........................................$ 644.43 

21. Paul W. brewer. ..................................... $ 590.00 

22. reuben jamison.................................... $ 413.26 

23. john miller .............................................$ 400.00 

24. eddie Paul .............................................$ 365.00 

25. larry riggs ............................................$ 324.15 

Thank you to the following 

Nobles and Ladies for purchasing 

Circus Dad & Mom Pins! 

Remember, without your participation 

we would not be able to send “Children 

of all Ages” to the Circus, who otherwise 

would be unable to attend. 

TOP UNIT & CLUB CIRCUS SALES 

(As of June 21, 2012) 

1. greeters...................................................$7,718.52 

2. Divan .......................................................$5,320.00 

3. jackson Co. S.C. ..................................... $5,200.00 

4. legion of Honor .......................................$3,816.93 

5. transporters ............................................$3,730.00 

6. Director’s Staff .........................................$2,399.95 

7. Warsaw S.C. ............................................$2,095.31 

8. Clowns ..................................................... $1,911.00 

9. banjo band ..............................................$1,300.00 

10. Patrol .....................................................$1,256.28 

2012 Ararat Circus 

BOOSTERS 

The following Nobles have contributed $100.00 

or more to the Circus. Thank you for your continued 

support of the Circus and Ararat Shrine. 

Harold R. Herman 

Ben H. Kropf, Jr. 

Travis A. Rechterman 

CIRCUS DAD AND MOM 

Henry E. Backstrom 

Kenneth R. Bennett 

John L. Blankenship, Jr. 

Leland W. Brown 

Wayne M. Cantwell 

Jerry D. Carpenter P.P. 

Jack M. Crownover 

Business Meeting Photos 

Congratulations Noble for earning 

your 1st Crown of Honor jewel. 

Congratulations to Noble mark 

Hoefer for earning his 1st & 2nd 

Crown of Honor jewel. 



Congratulations to Noble franklin 

ouderkirk for being a member of 

the Shrine for 50 years. 

Cleo M. Custis 

Larry E. Davis P.P. 

James F. Fincher 

Ryland R. Foster 

Scott A. Hayes 

Wayne D. Heins 

Charles R. Hotchkiss 

Richard L. Jaquay 

Congratulations to Noble mark Dobson 

for earning his 1st Crown of 

Honor jewel. 

Congratulations to Noble H. Dale 

owings for being a member of the 

Shrine for 50 years. 

77th annual 

ararat SHriNe CirCuS 

mom and Dad Pins 

Chief rabban Wayne Spencer’s 2012 Circus Mom and Dad Pins have 

arrived and we are ready to start our promotion of the 77th annual ararat Shrine 

Circus which will be at municipal auditorium November 15th through the 18h 2012. 

join Wayne in supporting this event by purchasing your mom and Dad pins 

toDay! they are $20 each and when purchasing both mom and Dad pins, you 

will get 50 Crown jewel points! 

Noble: _________________________________________ Shrine #:_________ 

Spouse: _________________________________________________________ 

unit or Club: ______________________________________________________ 

mom: __________________________ Dad: ____________________________ 

Credit Card type: __________ #: ____________________________________ 

Cash: ___________ Security Code:___________ Exp. Date:____________ 

SEND FORM AND PAYMENT TO THE SHRINE OFFICE. 

Hank W. Koontz 

Thomas L. Krahenbuhl 

Kyle L. Lake 

Elvis W. Layton 

Paul R. Lewis 

Ronald I. Nutter 

Raymond E. Oliver 

Edward L. Paul 

Travis A. Rechterman 

Larry D. Scott 

Duane O. Steele 

Kenneth E. Swaidner 

Matthew A. Terryberry 

Bert L. Torrey 

Russell J. Warren 

Walton C. Whitney 

Congratulations to Noble David 

Drake for earning his 1st Crown of 

Honor jewel. 

Congratulations to Noble john 

trainer for being a member of the 

Shrine for 50 years. 

Donald L. Woods 

CIRCUS DAD 

Gloyd R. Johnson 

Lawrence R. Lyons 

CIRCUS MOM 

Mary Calvert 

Marie McDaniel 



Noble Don Shaw receives a $50 gift 

certificate to the ararat Shrine restaurant 

from Chief rabban Wayne 

Spencer. He was the first Noble to 

turn in $1500 to the Circus for the 

month of may. 


Central States 2012 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

Cedar Rapids Marriott Headquarters Cedar Hotel Rapids Marriott Headquarters Hotel 

1200 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 1200 52402 Collins Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 

319-393-6000 

319-393-6000 

Wednesday August 08, 2012 

Wednesday August 08, 2012 Saturday August 11, 2012 

8:00 AM Marketplace Set up Harding Middle School 

4:00 PM CSSA packets available 8:00 Marriott AM Hotel Marketplace Set up 5:45 Harding AM Middle Jester School Breakfast Opens The Longbranch Hotel 

6:13 AM Sharp – Breakfast Served 

6:30 PM Counterpart Dinner 4:00 El PM Kahir Shrine CSSA packets available 

Imperial Officers, CSSA Officers, 

8:00 Marriott AM Hotel Marketplace Opens Harding Middle School 

Potentates and El Kahir Past Potentates 

6:30 PM Counterpart Dinner 8:00 El Kahir AM Shrine Parade Line Up Kirkwood Community College Campus 

6:30 PM Counterpart Dinner 

Chief Rabban, Ast. Rabban. 

HP & P, Oriental Guides. 

TBA Imperial Officers, CSSA Officers, 

Potentates and El Kahir Past Potentates 9:00 AM Parade Kirkwood Community College Campus 

6:30 PM Counterpart Dinner 

Thursday August 09, 2012 

Chief Rabban, Ast. Rabban. 

8:00 AM CSSA packets available Marriott Hotel HP & P, Oriental Guides. 

11:00 AM 

TBA 

2:00 PM 

After Parade Bash 

Shrine Ride to Anamosa 

Kirkwood Community College Campus 

Departs at El Kahir Shrine Center 

4:00 PM Marketplace Closes 

9:00 AM Provost Guard Competition Cedar Rapids Police Range- Pistols 

Thursday Otter Creek Gun Club- August Skeet 09, 2012 

Riverside Shooting Range- Sporting Clays 

Banquets 

11:00 AM Amana Trip 

8:00 AM CSSA packets available 

Depart from Marriott and return at 5PM 

Marriott Hotel 

6:00 PM Oriental Band El Kahir Shrine Center 

Noon 

1:00 PM 

Marketplace Opens 

Parade Marshals Meeting 

9:00 Harding AM Middle Provost School Guard Competition 

El Kahir Shrine Center 

Cedar Rapids Police Range- Pistols 

6:00 PM Horse Patrol Kirkwood Hotel 

Otter Creek Gun Club- Skeet 

6 PM - Cocktail & social 

Riverside Shooting Range- Sporting Clays 7 PM - Dinner 

1:00 PM Legion of Honor Meeting Rosewood Room Marriott Hotel 

11:00 AM Amana Trip Depart from Marriott and return at 5PM 

3:00 PM Motor Corp Association El Kahir Shrine Center 

Clowns Association 

Noon 

TBA 

Marketplace Opens Harding Middle School 

Provost Guard 1:00 TBA PM Parade Marshals Meeting El Kahir Shrine Center 

5:00 PM Oriental Band Ballyhoo 1:00 Marriott PM Hotel Legion of Honor Meeting Rosewood Room Marriott Hotel 


3:00 PM Motor Corp Association El Kahir Shrine Center 

6:00 PM Legion of Honor Rosewood Room Marriott Hotel 

6:30 PM Hog Roast 

Clowns Association 


TBA 

6:30 PM CSSPA Meeting Longbranch Hotel Provost Guard TBA 

Friday August 10, 2012 


COMPETITIONS 

6:00 PM Legion of Honor Rosewood Room Marriott Hotel 

7:00 AM Oriental Band Executive Board Scottish Rite 

7:00 AM Motor Corps 

6:30 PM Hog Roast 

Parking Lot Veterans Memorial Stadium 

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 


8:00 AM Oriental Band Breakfast Scottish Rite 

8:00 AM Marketplace Opens Harding Middle School 

8:00 AM Director Staff Breakfast EL Kahir Shrine Center 

8:00 AM Keystone Kops Hawkeye Downs 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

TBA Clowns 

9:00 AM Horse Patrol Kirkwood Equestrian Center 

9 AM - Draw for drill position 

10:30 AM - Grand entry 

11:00 AM - Competition 

12:30 PM - Lunch and business meeting at 

Equestrian Center 

9:00 AM Provost Guard Cedar Rapids Police Range-Pistols 

Otter Creek Gun Club- Skeet 

Riverside Shooting Range-Sporting Clays 

9:30 AM Foot Patrol Hawkeye Downs 

Luncheon following competiton 

2:00 PM Oriental Band Stage Competition Scottish Rite 


Banquets 

6:00 PM Greeters Rosewood Room Marriott Hotel 

6:00 PM Motor Corp Ballroom Marriott Hotel 

6:30 PM Directors Staff Embassy Club 

TBA Clowns TBA 

TBA Provost Guard VFW 33 rd Ave 

Central States 2012 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

Central States 2012 • Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

5:00 PM Oriental Band Ballyhoo Marriott Hotel 

attention 

Nobles and Ladies: 

On August 3rd 

we will have a 

CSSA 

KICK-Off PARTY 

beginning at 6:30 pm 

in the Ararat Shrine 

Restaurant. 

Free Beer. 

NASCAR 

PARTY! 


Liberty Shrine 

Club News 

BY DARYL KRAUSE 

On May 21st at Hidden Valley Golf 

Course in Lawson, Missouri the President 

of Liberty Shrine Club, Ron Griep, 

kicked off the annual “Jack P. Cummins” Golf 

Tournament. 

Joe Snopek and Norm Hughes set up a 

perfect tournament with extraordinary weather. 

Richie and Shawn Robinson once again put out 

the best brats and burgers. Special big thanks 

to the Ladies of Liberty Shrine Club that took 

care of the registration and coordination of the 

players. 

Check out the pictures of the tournament. 

Warsaw Shrine Club 

BY CHUCK ALLCORN,SCRIBE 

Ed says: 

“Help Support the Hospital 

Transportation Program by 

Recycling at Ararat Shrine” 

Hospital Chairman Ed Stowell is seen 

at left, with the inside scoop on how recycling 

your old papers can help us provide 

transportation to the Shriners Hospitals for 

“our kids.” The money that is received 

from recycling goes directly to our Hospital 

Patient Transportation Fund. Use the 

bright yellow and green paper retrievers in 

Ararat’s south parking lot. If you have any 

questions, call the Hospital Office: 816- 

923-1319. 

GET 

BEAT 

ALL 

BARGAINS 

OIL CHANGE 

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Blue Springs Shrine Club 

BY FRED “FINGERS” HARLE P.P. SCRIBE 

Greetings from Blue Springs Shrine Club and all of its members who are alive and kicking. 

We have a President, Noble James Gargotta, assisted by lovely First Lady Gail who are 

really moving our club and keeping it interesting and entertaining for all its members and 

guests. Yes, that does include you, because all Shriners and their Ladies are invited as guests of 

our club. So why don’t you get off of the couch or that easy chair and come out and see for yourself 

just how much fun you can have being a Shriner. 

As Shriners we always have projects and activities to participate in. Our most recent project 

was to sell those delicious Vidalia onions. All clubs and uniformed units were allotted a certain 

quota to sell with the club retaining a certain portion of the proceeds for their treasury, which is a 

good way to add money for our club’s activities. I’m happy to tell you that Blue Springs Shrine 

Club has already sold our quota and we are in good shape financially. 

On Monday, May 21st we had “Ladies Night Out,” which meant that the Ladies got to pick 

and choose where the club was going to eat, so they chose Bob Evans in Blue Springs. We were 

royally treated by the folks at Bob Evans. 

Thank you to Noble Charles Bonner and Lady Bobbie for hosting the Fish Fry for our club on 

June 24th at their home in Lake Lotawana. 

On Saturday, August 25th our club will attend the T-Bones Baseball game. It should be a 

great time. 

Noble Phillip Wendt is gaining on his health and we look forward to his returning to our club 

meetings. Our Secretary, Noble Dale Titus is limping along, but you don’t hear him complain. 

Noble Dale does a fantastic job as our club Secretary and is very much appreciated. 

Our good buddy Noble Jerry White came down with a case of shingles, a knee problem, and 

a bone spur in his foot. We wish Noble Jerry the very best for a speedy recovery. 

Here are some pictures of our club in action. You can see for yourself our handsome Nobles 

and pretty Ladies, so why don’t you come and join us at our next meeting. It is on the 4th Monday 

night of the month, and we meet in the American Legion Hall in beautiful Blue Springs on 7 Hwy, 

just north of the 7 Hwy and 40 Hwy junction. 

That’s all for now. I’m going to leave some for the next time. Have a good summer and I hope 

to see you at our next get-together. 

Provost News 

BY BILL HUFFMAN, SCRIBE 

Noble Leonard Joseph Huff was 

born on September 2, 1944 in 

Versailles, Missouri, the son of 

William and Frances Huff. His Dad was 

serving in WWII at the time, and when 

Leonard was three months old his Dad 

was a casualty in Italy. 

When Leonard was age 5 and Noble 

Bill Lutman was age 4, their parents, Byron 

Lutman and Frances Huff were married 

and became the Dad and Mom who 

raised them. Leonard and Bill have a bond that can’t be broken. 

Noble Huff graduated from Morgan County R2 High School, and entered the Army in 1966. 

Leonard served in the Combat Engineers, including a tour in Vietnam. After his military tour was 

finished, Noble Huff met and married the love of his life, Sue. They raised 3 sons, and were blessed 

with many grandchildren and great grand-children. They had 42 wonderful years together until 

Sue’s passing in December 2011. 

Leonard worked for Yellow Freight as a driver for almost 20 years, and then Midway Ford 

Truck for 21 years. He retired to be home and care for Sue. 

Noble Huff is a member of Lodge #76 in Independence, MO, and became a Shriner in the 

1999 Fall Ceremonial. He entered the Provost Club line in 2000 and was President in 2005. He 

served under Noble Marvin Cass and Noble Bill Lutman as Assistant Provost Marshal, and was the 

Temple Commander for several years. He is a Lifetime Member of the Warsaw Shrine Club, and a 

member of the Corvette Shrine Club. 

Noble Huff enjoys building hot rods, street rods, and Corvettes. 

Until next time, God Bless. 


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repare good food for that many 

t’s even more difficult trying to 

any people, Ole keeping Cars the food 

t dropping a plate in anyone’s lap. 

e the band. Asmall band from 

l places. As far as I know, 

ever been the music capital of 

ld, but with this band, they’ve 

good chance. The band was 

rsity,” and it was appropriate. 

stuff that the old guys like me 

BY DICK LEWIS, SCRIBE 

Our June meeting was held at the Temple on 

Monday, June 4th, 2012 with all officers and 

several members present. We were again honored 

to have our Liaison Officer First Ceremonial 

Master Noble Nick Baldi with us. 

A big thank you and congratulations go to our 

Shrine Membership Chairman Noble Rod McGrath 

and his committee for the Shrine Ceremonial held on 

Saturday May 19th where seventy four new Shriners 

were initiated into Ararat Shrine. We thank all of our 

members including a total of 10 who displayed their 

antique cars at the Pub Crawl on Friday night May 

they played stuff that the several 

Whoever they were, they danced and We need to find common ground, and it 

laughed and behaved politely while having was there at the Potentate’s Ball. 

a lot of fun. Some of them even danced I think a lot of the credit must go to the 

with Nobles old enough to be their fathers, First Lady, because I just don’t see 

and at least one young lady talked one of Illustrious Sir Kevin putting all of that 

our dance divas into giving Callin’ her dance les- together All by himself. Hillbilly 

But, with Lady 

sons. Lady Eva Horrell seemed to be hav- Dianna’s help, and guidance, he threw a 

ing as much fun as her student. Cuzzins It was great and helluva party! Flatlanders!!! 

They’re quite a pair! 

seeing such a diverse group Hillbilly dancing to aClan 

#124 If we, next the Nobility Family of Reunion Ararat Shrine, and can 

band called Diversity. Can’t Degree you just Work pic- is: continue in that tradition, we are going to 

ture them telling their friends that those old have a fantastic year. We CAN have fun while 

When: July 14 people really know how to have fun! helping our kids, and it’s time we did so. 

It taught me that we can attract young 

men to the Nobility, and we can enjoy being 

th 

Registration–Social: 5:00 p.m. 

Vittles (pot luck, Cuzzins bring summin): 6:00 p.m. 

around each other. That means Degree a lot to our Work: 7:00 p.m. (Best degree team) 

Where: Ararat Hills of A–B 

All Flatlanders and significant others 

welcome. Cuzzins are encouraged to bring an 

auction item. Contact The Raban of Clan Mike 

Allen ATTENTION or Possum Queen Shawnie NOBLES!!! 

Allen for more 

information. Or send e–mail to Hillbilly124@ 

If you have a candidate 

gmail.com . You can also visit us on Facebook 

at Hillbilly for the Clan Spring #124. Ceremonial 

18th, which was a huge success. We also thank those 

members who participated in the Arch Presentation 

SHRINE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION 

010ARARATSHRINE NEWS • 15 

during the Ceremonial. 

We welcome our new member Noble Robert 

mber (Bobby) FOOD 2 Daniel - 5, Corn & 2010 who WINE was elected • HYATT to become a PLACE – Oklahoma City Airport 

member of our By, unit Steve at Dowdy our June meeting. He was initiated 

into Ararat Shrine during the recent Ceremonial 

month we talked and about is the grandson labels with of our a Sauvignon Past Director Blanc like and beer with Vice hot 

stick on a bottle President of wine. Noble So now Ben Kropf. dogs. Maybe I should tell you that Pinot 

uld have a little knowledge We paraded of howin 

Warsaw Noir is a deep on red Saturday, and Blanc June means9th 

a wine label. with But that 8 cars, doesn’ and t help our Past “white.” Director Noble Ben Kropf 

less you know won something a first about place the trophy Don’t for forget having that the sauces most have unique a great deal 

the wine. Some wines simply taste to do with pairing because they can com - 

vehicle with his 1959 Ford Retractable. 

ith some foods. 

pletely change the taste and texture of the 

We were saddened to hear of the death of Da- 

entional wisdom has been to drink food. Alightly flavored sauce can comple- 

es with red meat, 

vid Brewer, 

and white wines 

brother of 

ment 

our 

a delicate 

Past Director 

wine, but a 

Noble 

more robust 

Paul 

hite” meat. Brewer. But what to He you passed drink away sauce needs on Monday a heavier wine June with 4th more and body. 

? Ham looks services pink to me, were but held no on Friday, Of course, June this is 8th. Kansas Our City, condo- and we eat 

ver says you lences should drink are extended pink wine to a Noble lot of barbeque. Paul and Folks, family. I don’t know what 

thing. That could Our be because get well report wine includes to suggest our with member barbecued ribs Noble or beef 

s called “blush,” Jim McAfoose but I really suspect who had brisket. knee Some replacement full-bodied, surgery red wine with on a 

mostly snobbery. Monday, June 4th at lot Centerpoint of character would Hospital. probably We be wish best, 

ost important him aspect a quick of pairing and healthy maybe recovery. a Pinot Noir or even a Shiraz? I’ve 

d wine is not color, It but was “body.” good to had have some our wonderful Past Director Shiraz, and Noble I’ve had 

or lightly flavored Dennis foods Williams work best with some us at that our were June too meeting spicy. How since abouthe 

ht bodied wines. 

has been 

Stronger, 

unable 

heavier 

to attend 

Champagne? 

our meetings 

White Zinfandel 

due to 

probably 

health 

ould be paired with medium to full won’t work for me, but you might like it. 

reasons. Noble Dennis was our Past Director in 1994 

ines. There are several, perhaps Go ahead and try something and don’t 

and is the owner of a beautiful 1960 Chevrolet Im- 

chemes to help evaluate which wine blame me. Tell me if it works. 

th which food, pala. but the most reliable The important thing about all of this is to 

y “personal taste.” Our But June personal Social Dinner try something, was and held if you at the don’t Rib like Crib it, don’t 

st be developed, on Monday, so let’s look June for a10th 

do with it again. 17 You members will probably and find Ladies that a 

point. attending. 

good red wine is best with steak, and a good 

ld rule of red with When red and was whitethe 

last white time wine is you best attended with chicken. a stated Chianti 

ite works to meeting some degree, at your but own Masonic goes well with Lodge? most Italian dishes, and 

lot of room for experimentation. Never forget that’s Liebfraumilch where it all might started. 

be good with German 

point of confusion, all red wines food. I don’t know any good Mexican wine 

ste the same, and neither do all that complements tamales or tacos. 

ines. Sometimes this approach The “rules” of wine drinking don’t even 

ut there might be a better way. qualify as suggestions these days. But they 

ther approach to pairing is to try to probably deserve more than lip service. 

he character of the food with the Respect the judgment of those who have 

r of the wine. Some fish dishes, made mistakes before you, and think about 

broiled salmon, have a very robust their choices before you make your own 

nd pair very well with a robust mistake. Of course, you can always spit it 

ch as a Pinot Noir. And veal fits in out and order something else. 

May/June Calendarof Events: 

y 1.................................................................................................Missouri City Parade 

y 1 ......................................................................................................Richmond Parade 

y 1-2...........................................................Mounted Guard Bass Tournament Warsaw 

y 7....................................................................................................Tex-Mex Hoedown 

y 8.........................................................................................................Marshall Parade 

y 12 ......................................................................................................Temple Meeting 

y 15.............(In Memory of Noble Skip Sleyster, Class Honoree) Spring Ceremonial 

y 21 ...............................................................................................................Bike Night 

y 22..................................................................Golden Valley SC Crappie Tournament 

Wednesday Night 

is Italian Night 

in the Ararat 

Restaurant… 

Build Your Own Pasta Bowl 

Cooked on the Spot 

1984 to 2012 

Celebrating Our 28th Anniversary 

www.araratshrine.com Choice of Sauces, Pasta, 

ARARAT SHRINE NEWS | 15 

y 22.......................................................................................................Patrol Steak Fry 

e 4 ............................................................................................Liberty SC Golf Outing 

e 5..........................................................................................................Warsaw Parade 

e 9........................................................................................................Temple Meeting 

all petitions and fees 

must be turned in to the 

Business Office 

by May 12th at 6:00 pm. 

NO LAST MINUTE 

PETITIONS WILL BE 

ACCEPTED!! 

Golden Valley Shrine Club 

Presents 

Shriner’s Open Buddy 

Crappie Tournament 

You do not have to be a Shriner to fish 

WHEN: SATURDAY, May 22, 2010 

WHERE: TRUMAN LAKE 

LONG SHOALMARINA 

TIME: 7:00 A.M. TILL3:00 P.M. 

ENTRY FEE: $90.00 PER BOAT 

OF TWO PEOPLE 

(70% PAYBACK ONE PLACE 

Noodles & Vegetables 

Served with Salad and 

Breadsticks. 

We finally had great weather for our 

meeting in April: no rain, no snow, no 20 

degrees and windy! Not that the weather 

had ever discouraged our members. We 

had the same great turnout, be the weather 

good or not so good! 

Dignitaries attending this month were 

Liaison Officer Dave Bushakra and Lady 

Molly, and Ambassador Curt Karnes and 

Lady Sue. These two couples truly represent 

good works and good fellowship for 

the Shrine and we look forward each 

month to seeing them. 

We were happy to welcome back Dave 

and Nora Hutchison. They brought back 

a “truckload” of fish and invited us to their 

homefor the June meeting and a fish fry! 

By Ernie Taylor, Scribe 

Dave, incidentally, won the 50/50 drawing, 

but that was in no way connected to 

the invitation. We would never use any 

sort of bribery to get Dave and Nora to fix 

fish for us! 

Our guest speaker was Sally Nance, 

Administrator for the Excelsior Springs 

Hospital. She gave us a brief history on 

the hospital and all the improvements 

they have made, and the new independent 

living center completed recently. 

Our May meeting will be held again at 

Catricks Café in Lawson. Tell your 

Masonic friends what fun and fellowship 

we have, and bring someone with you to 

the next meeting.

Sedalia Shrine Club 

BY RON HINKLE, PRESIDENT 

May our marvelous Creator bless and meet all of your needs. Greetings to all of our membership 

and brother Shriners and all of our Ladies. A special thank you for the volunteer 

core and faithful patrons that make our special events and monthly fundraisers possible. 

You are truly remarkable people. For those who keep this club running by the day by day volunteerism 

of your time and efforts, the club thanks you and does not exist without dedication like 

yours. This President is proud to serve and be a part of the Sedalia Shrine Club because you make 

it the success story that it is. 

Our month kicks off with a Breakfast the first Saturday and our volunteer crew and patrons 

have turned it into a very successful fundraiser. Come in and enjoy a delicious breakfast for $6.00 

and catch up with the latest goings on. Kudos for the Breakfast Crew. 

Remember, the State Fair is practically upon us and we are short of volunteers on our volunteer 

Fair Stand workers’ sign up schedule. This is one of our yearly club fundraisers and we need 

“you” to make it possible. You will find it posted in the Pro Shop by the T.V. The Fair runs from 

August 9th to the 19th. We run four shifts 24 hours a day for the duration of the Fair. 

Our August Saturday Breakfast will be the Les Webb Memorial Bloody Mary Breakfast 

and tickets will be available at the club, in the Bar, from our membership and from Mrs. Webb 

herself. Proceeds go to the St. Louis Shrine Hospital. 

If you have time to help clean the Shrine Stand at the Fairgrounds please get in touch with 

Ron Hinkle and we’ll get together for a work day. All help is appreciated. 

Our golf course is in full swing and all it needs is you. Friday Seniors meet at 12:30 pm and 

tee off at 1:00 pm. The course is open daily from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Our course and Prop Shop 

volunteers are dedicated to making your golfing experience a pleasant one. 

The Bar is open from 3:00 pm - ? Tuesday thru Sunday so come in for some good fellowship 

and your favorite libations. Check the calendar for upcoming events. 

July’s Membership Dinner will feature Don Weaver’s ribs so plan to attend and enjoy some 

good barbeque smoked ribs July 26th. 

Remember our sick and disabled in your prayers. Pray often for the safety of those in harms 

way, who serve this great nation. Don’t forget to thank them for their service. 

JULY CALENDAR 

Saturday, july 7 ............................... breakfast ...................... 7:30 am – 10:00 am 

tuesday, july 10 ...................Shrine ladies meeting ............................... 6:30 pm 

tuesday, july 10 ........................ fun Kor meeting .................................... 7:00 pm 

Wednesday, july 25 ..........board of Director’s meeting ............................ 7:00 pm 

Wednesday, july 25 ........general membership meeting .......................... 7:30 pm 

thursday, july 26 ......................membership Dinner .. 6:00 pm Social 7:00 pm meal 

Smile, it’s contagious. 

Ladies Oriental Shrine 

of North America 

Tarrara Court# 83 • Independence, MO 

BY JACKIE BURKE 816-810-3843 

2012/2013 Officers 

High Priestess lady lynne Cooper-Center 

Princess lady ladonna Seger – first left Center 

assoc. Princess lady Sandy jackson – first right Center 

recorder lady Claire lindsey – Second right Center 

treasurer lady laurie brewer – Second left Center 

1 st Ceremonial lady rachel aulgur – third left Center 

2 nd Ceremonial lady Helen adolphsen – third right Center 

You hear a lot of us ladies talk about LOSNA and how much 

fun we have in our support for Shrine Hospitals for Children. 

Stop and ask one of our ladies just one question and you will find 

out how you can join Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America. 

I dream of hiking into my old age. We make this possible 

every day for a Shriner child when we join together. 

A First Month to Remember 

BY MELISSA TERRYBERRY, WIFE OF NEW NOBLE MATT 

When my husband said he was interested in becoming a Shriner I thought it was pretty 

cool but I really didn’t know much about the Shrine. At the end of April we got introduced 

to the organization at the Unity Shrine event. The Arch presentation was really 

interesting and the hospital presentation brought tears to my eyes, but the star of the show was a 

little boy named Willie. His story and perseverance really hit home due to the fact that we have 

young children close to his age. I knew after this night that this was a cause that was more than 

worthy of our time. 

A few weeks later we found a fraternal experience unlike any I have ever experienced; we 

were welcomed and felt a connection with other families at the Pub Crawl. From learning more 

about the hospitals to meeting people at all the different units and clubs this was a social experience 

like no other. The next day I attended the ladies luncheon and met some amazing women and 

had a wonderful time at the fashion show. I was given the honor later that afternoon to adorn my 

husband with his fez. Since that fez hit his head he has hit the ground running. 

My husband immediately joined the Jackson County Shrine Club and has been heavily participating, 

from riding mini bikes, enjoying a fish fry, or just having an adult beverage and shooting a 

game of pool. At his first Club meeting we had the privilege of seeing the Circus presentation, and 

I knew this was an opportunity for us to work together to help Ararat Shrine. The circus has been 

a family tradition for many years and our kids have so many of the toys and programs autographed 

by clowns we lost count. My husband has been a strong member of the IBEW local union 124 for 

almost 6 years now and due to his hard work and dedication to the union cause was able to solicit 

a Gold Corporate Sponsorship for the Ararat Shrine Circus. 

Just recently we took a family trip to St. Louis to watch the Royals at the new Busch Stadium 

and we decided to add a hospital tour to our trip. We were given a tour by a Moolah Shriner along 

with two couples from Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. The experience was a tough one for me since 

we had our two small children with us. The capabilities of this hospital are just astonishing; our 

tour guide kept saying that this hospital fixes children. The pictures of the kids going from barely 

capable of walking or missing digits or extremities or having scoliosis to being almost perfectly 

normal, fully functioning young adults is a miracle. 

This experience made my husband and I both realize how fortunate we truly are, especially 

when my kids were trying on prosthetics and one fit my three year old son perfect. As we work 

together to continue getting sponsorships we have never been closer as a family nor have we ever 

been prouder. Thank you to the Shriners for making us feel like a part of your fraternity. 

Mark your calendars for the Ararat 

Family Picnic on Sept. 15, 2012 


IENTAL BAND 

the month of May, which means GREATBIG THANK YOU,” from President Waco 4/24/1919 – 4-01-2010 Springfield, MA 

tarted. By Dave Hope Wilbanks, that everyone Scribe had and the rest of us as well. 

He Will Be Missed Dearly By the Croft Family 

City and Richmond. 

Now how about the month of April? Hmmmm, let’s 

y, e of which months means for a minute. GREATBIG In THANK YOU,” from President Waco 

Ararat see! Patrol’s It was reported that Antique our President Waco, Auto who Shrine also Club COMING SOON 

t r everyone brought his had grandson and the to O.B. rest of us plays as well. the bass drum, is very BY THE versatile. PHANTOM SCRIBE 

He can scratch NEW LOCATION 

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him and made him 

Now 

welcome. 

how about Steak the month Fry 

his back with one 

of April? 

hand and 

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continue 

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to play well with SMITHVILLE,MO 

a minute. In see! It was reported that our President Our regular monthly meeting was attended by 10 

Waco, who also COMING SOON 

y watching his granddad play, July the other. 28th, 2012 Who knew? members and substitute Ambassador Vern Hilliard, 

andson to O.B. plays the bass drum, is very versatile. He who can reminded scratcheveryone 

of the Wings NEW of Mercy Golf LOCATION 

have made Art a little nervous. Kansas On City another Strip Steak note, the O.B. 

e him welcome. his back with one hand and continue to Tournament, would 

play well the like 

with Temple to meeting welcome and Boonville SMITHVILLE,MO 

parade. Di- will want more. 

Baked Potato and Salad 

granddad 

t started that 

play, 

his grandson 

the other. Who 

back 

knew? 

Noble Don Lanning. van He Liaison took Nick a trip Baldi to talked England about the Ceremonial with 74 

Tea, Lemonade, Coffee new members. Any of those new members want to have a 

nada. a little It nervous. seemed to me On that another we for 1st note, a Keg little the is on while O.B. the Patrol would but had like to good come to time, welcome have back an because old car or plan he on didgetting 

one you should 

r is Mason grandson in the works. back Noble Don not have Cash 

Lanning. a Bar visa He to took be able come 

a trip to stay and 

to England longer. check out He the Antique said that Auto he Club. Vice President 

Chicken Breast available as substitute for Steak John Saul was under the weather and not able to attend. 

d h we to me also that lost we our last for a char- little while was but having had a to great come time back over John because there always with he keeps did his the group wife, lively, and he was missed by ev- 

Dinner and Dancing 

The fun starts at 6:30 PM. 

e ble works. Loren $17.50 Lundy. a person not He have a visa Dinner got to is be go served able and from see to 7-8 stay his PM eryone. son longer. as well. He said So all that in he all the trip 

$150.00 for a table of 10 

Entertainment till 12:00 AM 

All the onions are gone. The club did an awesome job of 

(advance purchase only) 

ge t our of 100, last Babysitting char- a milestone 

service included was having may a great have time been over short there but with the selling, his time wife, and was netted and well a good spent. profit. Way to go guys!!!! In May 

we went to Salvatore’s in Independence, the food was good, 

undy. . All our Heprayers 

For tickets and got contact good to go any and member see Just of his to the son touch Patrol as a well. little So bit all on in the all Swap the trip Meet, the O.B. 

but the socializing was even better. I think Noble Dave Kre- 

milestone is family. He was one may Or have the Ararat been had Office a short pretty but good the time turnout was to vitz well help counted spent. in all 30 areas in attendance. from Noble the White planned June’s 

For Additional Information: 

Captain Ron Berg 816 868-6105 

dinner at Logan’s Road House in Independence. Great food 

e ayers rest in and every good way possible. Just 1st Lt. David to Bennefeld touch pop 816 215-9698 wagon a little to bit picking on the up Swap trash. Meet, President the O.B. Waco would 

2nd Lt. David Drake 913 269-1466 

e was one had a pretty just good like turnout to say, to “THANKS help in all GUYS.” areas from He the couldn't have 

All Proceeds benefit the Ararat Patrol Unit 

and are not tax deductible 

ry out way the possible. O.B. Springpop 

wagon done to picking it without up trash. us. Saturday President was Waco the best would day. It was 

the best turnout we just have like to crowded say, “THANKS but we all GUYS.” managed He to couldn't make it through. have 

B. still Spring iN MEMoRiaM 

did an outstanding done it without Sunday us. was Saturday not as busy, was the but best still a day. pretty It was good turnout. 

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Band to all of the 

n outstanding Sunday 

We 

was not 

Celebrate! 

as busy, but still a pretty good turnout. 

and job well done,” to nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope 

ake it really So from the nobles of the Oriental Band to all of the 

forget our ladies for to see you in the fall for the next one. 

ell done,” to nobles that were able to make it, GREATJOB! Hope 

r 

back 

ladies 

of 

for 

Bennett; “A 

to see you 

Til 

in the 

then, 

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be 

for 

safe. 

The Officers and Nobles of Ararat Shrine express the next their one. sincere sympathy 

Bennett; “Ato 

the families Til and then, friends be of safe. these departed Nobles: 

JAMES E. KRANER 

independence, mo 

OWN 7/19/1933 COUNTRY – 5/11/2012 

6/25/1920 CLASSICS 

– 5/25/2012 

Created in Ararat – 10/8/2011 


WN COUNTRY CLASSICS 

By M. Jeff GALEN Davis, MARR Scribe 

GARY E. CALVIN 

Warrensburg, mo 

belton, mo 

By Jeff Davis, Scribe 

12/18/1916 – 5/19/2012 

12/31/1938 – 5/26/2012 



titled, “Look at Us.” Ceremonial. This is a fundraiser for the Temple so 

, me “Look for this at Us.” month. JAMES Ceremonial. D. JONES come on This out, enjoy is a fundraiser some GARY good L. for GRIMSLEY music the Temple and help sothe 

or this month. lathrop, come mo on out, enjoy some good amoret, music mo 

g to be very busy all Temple with your donations. and help the 

2/27/1948 – 5/19/2012 

11/9/1943 – 5/30/2012 

be very busy Created all Temple in Ararat And, – with 10/16/2004 of your course, donations. we love Created playing in Ararat at – the 5/14/1988 Warsaw 

Abdallah Shrine’s And, of course, we love playing at the Warsaw 

CHARLES C. Shrine POTTERClub’s 

pre parade ANDY party E. on SAMER June 4th. We have as 

dallah 

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great party and 1/26/1937 much – 5/20/2012 fun as they do and really 2/27/1919 enjoy – 6/14/2012 playing for all of 

been very good Created to in Ararat the Ladies – 11/27/1971 and Nobles. Created in Ararat – 6/19/1971 

en very good to the Ladies and Nobles. 

em every year. That should bring things up to date. Til next 

every year. GEORGE F. That WEINREICH, should JR. bring things HERBERT up to date. L. SHEETS Til next 

aying for thePenrose, 

NC month…….. 

ing for the month…….. 

8/14/1923 – 5/23/2012 


HERMAN W. POMPERIEN 

Holton, KS 

10/1/1910 – 5/24/2012 


HOWARD SKIRVIN 

Scottsdale, aZ 

Cleveland, mo 

12/6/1937 – 6/15/2012 


NORMAN J. TACKETT 

oak grove, mo 

1/7/1938 – 6/16/2012 


and Terry Tharp was there. He is the one that had his petition 

read for the first time at the May meeting. Welcome Noble 

Tharp. Once you come and see how much fun we have, you 

President Gary Budzinski reported that the Gun Show at 

the temple was a big success. Several members came out to 

help and they were very much appreciated. 

The Phantom is happy to report that Noble Dave Krevitz 

is out of the hospital and doing much better. Noble Dale 

Walters is home but still going through some testing. So our 

special thoughts and prayers are with the ones in the club that 

are under the weather. 

See you at the Boonville parade or the Clinton parade, but 

the Sugar Creek July 4th parade is always a very good time. 

I will leave you thinking only good thoughts. Learn to 

laugh at yourself and count all your blessings. Life is a journey 

not a guided tour. 

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Saline County Shrine Club 

BY DAVE DUFFER, SCRIBE 

Saline County Shrine Club has had a huge May after a rather uneventful winter. We want to 

thank each and every one that showed up to participate in our 6th annual All Shrine Parade 

in Marshall. This year’s parade was a great success and we hope everyone who came enjoyed 

themselves as much as we enjoyed having you here. 

It is so wonderful to have so much local support for the parade including Marshall’s leadership 

who promotes the parade and provides so many services. We also want to express our thanks 

to Wood & Huston Bank that provides live on-site radio coverage over the two hour period prior to 

the parade, and also for the continued support of our local Budweiser distributor who has been so 

generous every year to the parade. 

Prior to the parade a Cold Sands was held 

at our local Masonic Center where we welcomed 

Charles Goodman to the wonderful 

world of Shrine. Noble Charlie will be a great 

addition to the craft. 

Our club also had a very successful onion 

season and we want to congratulate our top 

seller Noble Ed Harper. Thanks to all who sold 

and those who manned the stand at Walmart. 

Our parade unit the Flying Barstools blew 

the cobs out of the barstools at the Richmond 

parade and had a great time doing it. We now 

look forward to the fun parade season ahead. 

We look forward to seeing everyone at Warsaw. 

Our quarterly club meeting was held May 

17 and we were honored to have Chief Rabban 

Wayne Spencer, High Priest & Prophet Clarence 

Kirby and Ambassador Les Stewart in 

attendance. The meeting was enhanced by an 

outstanding Catfish Fry put on by Noble Ronnie 

Tennill accented by many great side dishes 

by our wonderful Shrine Ladies. Everyone 

who attended left full of fish and enjoyed great 

fellowship. 

Enjoy dinner in the 

Ararat Club before 

your meetings! 

Ararat Ladies 

Without Nobles 

BY DOROTHY BREECE, SCRIBE 

Our luncheon was attended by 22 of our 

Ladies. The First Lady, Linda Floyd, 

joined us and told us of some upcoming 

activities. The centerpieces were vases on 

“pink” netting with a yellow mum inside. Roses 

were presented to the birthday ladies, Donna 

Morgan, Phyllis Hunter and Rita Kirwan. 

“A Few More Thoughts to Ponder” 

Every woman should know 

whom she can trust, whom she can’t; 

and why she shouldn’t take it personally. 

Where to go, be it her best friend’s 

kitchen table..or a charming Inn 

in the country..when her soul 

needs soothing. 

Until next time. 


Brothers, 

Here are the directions to sign in to Shriner’s Village. This is 

a site designed for Shriner’s, by the Imperial Shrine and is about 

EVERYTHING Shrine! Here you will be able to order Temple 

supplies, hear the Imperial Sir and his Lady’s message, watch videos, 

stay abreast of the latest news and events and keep current of all 

Hospital happenings. It truly is a tremendous site for all Shriner’s. 

Log on today and enjoy! 

I have also included how to become a virtual mentor. This is a 

program whereby you can get information about people interested 

in Masonry or becoming a Shriner in your area. You DO NOT teach 

them over the internet. You will receive their contact information 

and you can call them. Interested candidates will be paired by 

location and interests. Make yourself accessible to mentoring 

prospective Nobles by signing up at Shriner’s Village. Remember, at 

Ararat Temple, when you top line sign 2 candidates in one year your 

Temple dues are paid! Sign up today! 

How to log in to Shriner’s Village 

go to www.shrinersvillage.com 

1. Select your Temple Name 

2. Enter your Member Number 

3. Enter your Last Name 

4. Enjoy your visit looking at all the content! 

BUSINESS SERVICES 

Let us put your Profession and Name in front of the Nobility for only $125 per year! 

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$8500 Keyboard System - Can play all instruments at the same time – All sounds are 

100% real – Can play in small venues – Call Terry for CD’s and very reasonable rates! 

BUSINESS BROkERAGE SERvICES 

MOORHEAD BUSINESS BROKERAGE, LLC .................................... (913) 402-6008 

Now offers the additional service of Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraisals 

(CMEA). 

We continue to list & sell businesses. for more information call or email: 

rwaynemoorhead@sbcglobal.net. Vist our web page at: rwmoorhead.com 

COMPUTER SERvICES 

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Your Custom Software & IT Professionals. Viruses & Security Issues a Concern? Put an 

end to your distress. Call Our Professional IT Specialists Today! www.cprosinc.com 

EMBROIDERY 

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Rocky & Janet Weaver, 1500 N.W. Wildwood Drive, Blue Springs, MO 

rockandjan@att.net 

HAvE BAND, WILL PLAY 

“THE CASCADES” .........playing for Shriners since 1973 

Offering a wide array of music for your listening and dancing pleasure. 

Country, Rock’n Roll Classics, Rhythm & Blues, Classic Standards and more. 

Music for all occasions. Don freeman .............................................(816) 401-4448 

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Siding – Windows – Roofs – Decks – Sun Rooms 

www.aaalifetimeexterior.com 

INSURANCE 

CARLETON VOORHIES STATE fARM AGENCY ................................(816) 741-3558 

Auto Home Life Health Insurance 

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LIvESTOCk AND MACHINERY 

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New and used farm machinery. Call for selection and prices. 

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Residential - Interior & Exterior, Deck & fence Staining, Power Washing 

References - Insured Call Brad for Free Estimates 

ROOFING 

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How to Sign up to be a 

Virtual Mentor 

1. Log in to Shriner’s village 

2. Select Membership from Top Menu Bar 

3. Select Virtual Mentor Program from the left 

navigation bar 

4. Read the Information then click “ Sign Up Now” 

5. Verify and fill out the screens and press Submit 

6. Receive email welcome message from the Imperial 

Potentate 


A Message from the Imperial Potentate 

Greetings my fellow Nobles, 

As you know, the Shriners Hospitals for Children national advertising 

and public relations campaign is underway. 

Through television commercials, online ads, 

direct mail and public relations efforts, we are 

increasing awareness of the special work we do, 

which we believe will eventually drive donations, 

increase patient referrals and strengthen our 

reputation in the medical community and beyond. 

An important element of our multiyear 

campaign is search engine marketing (SEM), 

which promotes Shriners Hospitals for Children 

by raising our visibility when people search the 

Internet. Given the pervasiveness of the Internet 

in people’s health care research and decision making, a strong search engine 

presence is imperative. Our advertising and marketing partners began an 

SEM campaign in March, and results from the first eight weeks are extremely 

Dear Shriners 

As you may be Shriners aware, Hospitals in July 2011, for Children delegates Launches at the Imperial Session 

voted to allow Shriners National Hospitals Campaign: for Love Children to the to rescue notify families of their 

responsibility for copays, deductibles and coinsurance associated with 

Tampa, commercial Florida, June insurance 11, 2012 – Shriners companies. Hospitals for Families Children®, have a network now of begun non‐profit to pediatric receive care 

facilities statements specializing for in orthopaedics, these charges burns, spinal from cord our injuries hospitals. and cleft lip and palate, today introduced 

its new, You integrated may receive marketing the campaign, following Love questions to the rescue. from The initiative families. is designed If you to do raise so, awareness 

of Shriners please Hospitals be sure for Children to have and the support families their mission call Angela of caring Martin for children (see by driving contact donations. info 

on bottom of page) to answer them. We are directing ALL questions to 

Love her to the and rescue her highlights expert Shriners customer Hospitals service for Children’s skills outstanding and knowledge medical care of and the its topic. unique 

ingredient Our goal – love. is Every to day reassure at Shriners our Hospitals patients’ for Children, families love comes and to help the rescue them through feel pediatric 

specialty comfortable care, innovative with research this and change. world‐class medical education. For nearly 90 years, Shriners 

Hospitals for Children has relied on self‐funding and local fundraising efforts to care for nearly a million 

children Questions: with special medical needs, regardless of their ability to pay. 

1. Will SHC bill me for an unpaid balance? 

“Our wide range of healthcare providers deliver exceptional, compassionate and family‐centered care for 

children, 2. but What until is now, my our financial story went responsibility untold. We are excited in regards to embark to on payment? 

this marketing campaign to 

share our 3. What story with if people I can’t across pay? the nation. With continued public support, we can keep the Shriners 

Hospitals for Children mission alive for another 90 years,” said Michael G. Severe, Chairman of the Board 

of Directors, 

4. What 

Shriners 

if I 

Hospitals 

didn’t pay 

for Children. 

my previous balance? 

Can I bring my child to his or her next appointment? 

The integrated 5. What marketing are my campaign financial includes assistance national television options? commercials featuring Shriners Hospitals 

for Children How patients do on I get more financial than 25 channels, assistance? including CNN, Fox News Channel, TBS and E!. The 

campaign also includes online advertising and direct mail marketing. Public relations efforts will help tell 

6. I am receiving services with another provider for similar services 

the Shriners Hospitals for Children story through national and regional media. 

and I don’t want to exhaust my coverage. Can the hospital NOT bill 

my insurance carrier for the services rendered at Shriners Hospitals 

"My son Hunter was only six years old when he lost his lower left leg in a devastating lawn mower 

for Children? 

accident. During the initial days following the accident, Hunter’s medical team referred us to Shriners 

Hospitals Please for Children refer ALL for follow‐up questions surgery; on Hunter this complex has been a patient topic there to Angela ever since. Martin. Shriners Hospitals 

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with families: 

basketball and to fulfill his dream to become a successful football player,” said Ron Cannon of Diamond 

Springs, Shriners Calif. "My Hospitals son and my family are happy to share our story as part of this campaign so more people 

will for hear Children about Shriners will Hospitals for Children’s amazing mission and their St. Louis positive impact on patients’ and 

Pediatric Specialty Care: Orthopaedics 

their care families’ for lives." your child 

regardless of your 

Angela Martin 

Shriners ability Hospitals to pay. for Children no longer wants to 

Financial 

be the “best 

Services 

kept secret” in pediatric care. To bring Love 

to the Inability rescue to life, to pay Shriners Hospitals for Children joined forces with creative agency Leo Burnett 

2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

Business, any amount a specialist agency will within Leo Burnett. 

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for Children. 

positive. Here is a quick snapshot of what we’ve accomplished so far: 

• Visits to the Shriners Hospitals for Children website are up 25%. 

• SEM has driven nearly 62,000 visits in the first eight weeks. 

• E-newsletter signups and website registrations are up 11.71% and 11.16% respectively. 

• Downloads of our application for care document are up 11.58%. 

• Donation transactions are up 3.72%. 

• Total donations are up 10.02%. 

I will continue to update you on the awareness campaign we launched Monday, 

June 11 and how this larger integrated initiative is benefiting Shriners 

Hospitals for Children. Thank you for supporting this very important effort. 

Yours in the Faith, 

Michael G. Severe 

Imperial Potentate 

Chairman of the Board of Directors 

As you may be aware, in July 2011, delegates at the Imperial Session 

voted to allow Shriners Hospitals for Children to notify families of their 

responsibility for copays, deductibles and coinsurance associated with 

commercial insurance companies. Families have now begun to receive 

statements for these charges from our hospitals. 

You may receive the following questions from families. If you do so, 

please be sure to have the families call Angela Martin (see contact info 

on bottom of page) to answer them. We are directing ALL questions to 

her and her expert customer service skills and knowledge of the topic. 

Our goal is to reassure our patients’ families and help them feel 

comfortable with this change. 

Questions: 

1. Will SHC bill me for an unpaid balance? 

2. What is my financial responsibility in regards to payment? 

3. What if I can’t pay? 

4. What if I didn’t pay my previous balance? 

Can I bring my child to his or her next appointment? 

5. What are my financial assistance options? 

How do I get financial assistance? 

6. I am receiving services with another provider for similar services 

and I don’t want to exhaust my coverage. Can the hospital NOT bill 

my insurance carrier for the services rendered at Shriners Hospitals 

for Children? 

Please refer ALL questions on this complex topic to Angela Martin. 

Above all, we ask that you please make sure to share this statement 

with families: 

Shriners Hospitals 

for Children will 

care for your child 

regardless of your 

ability to pay. 

Inability to pay 

any amount will 

not affect your 

access to care at 

Shriners Hospitals 

for Children. 

Dear Shriners 

Angela Martin 

Financial Services 

2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 

St. Louis, MO 36131-3597 

Direct: 314.692.6426 

Main: 314.432.3600 x1426 

Fax: 314.432.8019 

E-mail: aamartin@shrinenet.org 

St. Louis 

Pediatric Specialty Care: Orthopaedics

SHRINE NEWS - Ararat Shrine Temple

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